Melissa, curvy damsel

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2011 will be known as the year of the Royal weddings (William and Kate first, then Albert and Charlene), but the one that got the most laughs and was a hit at the box office (especially in the US) was the film Bridesmaids. The comedy, still being shown in Italy, stars the curvy Melissa McCarthy as one of the bride’s wild bridesmaids.

It has been a year to remember for the American actress, who’s incredibly popular at home. She won an Emmy nomination for her role in the much-loved TV series Mike & Molly, which features an extra-large couple (they fall for each other at an “over eaters” anonymous meeting).

McCarthy manages to steal the show in Bridesmaids with a fantastic performance as the irresistible Megan. Self-deprecating and hilarious, McCarthy shows in the film that women can be funny too, especially if they can use the weapon of a rounder figure to their advantage.